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The Latest AWWA, U.S. EPA, PA. DEP, Legislative and Regulatory Information:

  • US EPA announces intent to strengthen LCR

    US EPA announces intent to strengthen LCR US EPA LCRR Review Fact Sheet EPA announced next steps to strengthen the regulatory framework on lead in drinking water. Following the agency’s review of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), EPA has concluded that there are significant opportunities to improve the rule to support the overarching goal of proactively removing lead service lines and more equitably protecting public…

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  • Pennsylvania American Water: Funny Video PSA Provides Tips to Prevent Holiday Grease-Caused Sewer Clogs

    Funny Video PSA Provides Tips to Prevent Holiday Grease-Caused Sewer Clogs  MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Dec. 7, 2021) – This holiday season, Pennsylvania American Water is back with a 30-second version of its award-winning animated public service video reminding customers to properly dispose of FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) to avoid household plumbing and sewer line clogs. The video features ugly sweater-wearing characters Fats, Oil,…

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  • Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology

    Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology Local students each receive $1,500 award from 2021 GPDA scholarship program   AUBURN, N.Y., – (Sept. 30, 2021) – Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has announced this year’s recipients of the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) scholarships. Sixteen students across the United States will…

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